Such a beautiful story, one I will enjoy re-reading.

I really liked this story, though for a while i was trying to figure out if you were still going to kill Severus off or not, and if so, what threat of bodily harm might possibly keep you from doing so lol. But anyways, you kept them both in character, he didn't turn into a quivering ball of angsty mush like some authors seem to do, and it was perfectly endearing in all the right areas.

Wonderful story, I really enjoyed it.

I admit the setup was a bit cheesy, but I loved the development of their friendship & relationship! :D

Caught this from the recommendation on facebook. SO glad I did. This is such a wonderful story. I love all of it, I'm not even sure I can pick a favorite part.Thanks so much for sharing!!

Wow! What a great story! I loved reading it! Thank you!

Re-reading this magnificent tale....I love threat their friendship blossoms slowly and their love follows. Fantastic writing as usual.

Lu

So beautiful right up to the very end!  I love it.

Poor Ron, I hope he finds someone who is really right for him.

whew!  What a relief that Hermione doesn't have to keep those huge secrets any more!

Excellent!  I look forward to more!

This was beautiful.  I loved the background story of the mom and daughter.  It left me guessing until nearly the end before I was sure of the mom's identity.  I think you kept the characters true to the books and it was a believable ending.  What a beautiful love story!

I just read this again. It's a dam good read, and so cleverly integrated with canon. You're a bloody marvel, woman.

Hi, I know that you finished this story already... it has been in my favorites list for a while, and I've read it several times, but I don't seem to get tired of it.  I love the way that Severus and Hermione ease into their affection, and that they feel like more than characters, they are wonderfully real.  Thank you for this story.Aly

I don't know if I can express how wonderful this story is.  It is so beautifully written, perfectly interwoven with canon, and for an HPSS shipper, extremely satisfying.    As much as I enjoy the HP movies, I have been dreading seeing DH because I can't bear to see Severus die.  In my heart, your story is the real one and when I watch the movie I will be comforted "knowing" what really happened.  They never show everything from the books anyway, it will be like this is just one of those parts they left out! ;)  Thank you for sharing.  You are very talented.

This is a truly wonderful story.  It's one of my all-time favorites -- I can't even put into words how much I love it.  Thanks so much for sharing it!

Thank you for brightening a rainy afternoon with your tale.There's so much I really liked about your story: the way you kept everything so close to canon and yet managed to spin your own tale. Just a slight shift in perception and nothing is the same ...You had your Hermone perfectly in character. And once Snape opened up for their friendship, you could mold him how you wanted him, for in canon we never were granted to see Snape as a friend.

That was a close call ...Have I told you that you are brilliant with serious stuff as well? I think I did.The tension is nearly unbearable. Good work!

My imagination how he obtained this bruises and lacerations is running wild...

*stops reading to let the author know I enjoy the story very much*Like I already said, nothing feels constructed, everything just falls in place."Mother Granger" - LOL

I finally rediscovered this story under my bookmarks. Good thing I did bookmark it, or I would have missed out some wonderful scenes.None of Hermione's action feel constructed; it all just fits perfectly to how she was described in canon.I laughed when Snape inquired after a crush - and her indignant reaction. Not so very flattering ...

Oh this story was amazing, i stayed up all night reading it. Magnificent!

Sneaky you.  I wondered at first if it may have been Ginny or someone narrating the story, but only until the thing about when he saw the dress.  Poor Hermione freaked out, but Severus apparently wasn't too worried.  A beautiful story about the beginning of a lifetime of love. Part of me wants to say more, but really, you've said it all. Perfect ending.

*Applauds*  I hope she keeps on calling him Sev ;)

WooHOO!